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J11 JYY

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

43,153 mi
Last recorded43,153 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ11 JYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 43,153 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2026 43,140 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 42,601 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 42,248 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 41,421 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 40,201 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 38,915 miles

Steering box worn, but not excessively (2.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 38,915 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering box worn, but not excessively (2.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 36,633 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 36,265 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 35,596 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 May 2017 34,453 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 33,150 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 32,372 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 May 2014 30,733 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 28,534 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 May 2012 26,957 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 26,957 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2011 24,389 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 22,579 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

off side front wing damaged

Pass 22 May 2009 20,862 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 18,504 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall slighty cut

Pass 31 May 2007 16,769 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 14,026 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?

Based on 1,335,553 MOT tests across 81,472 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,226
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
81,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,060
coil spring broken 11,334
Stop lamp not working 8,797
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,610
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8,088
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J11 JYY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 64,067 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Slk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J11 JYY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Slk typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J11 JYY registered?

J11 JYY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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